Auto Body Technician

Boyd Group Services•Traverse City, MI

7d•$25 - $29

About The Position

The Auto Body Technician is responsible for assessing and repairing customer vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition and provide an exceptional customer experience. The technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles, works with the repair team to achieve facility KPIs, and represents The Boyd Group’s brand. The role includes planning repair work, preparing cost estimates, repairing structural and cosmetic damage, replacing vehicle parts and glass, and painting vehicles. Work should be completed within labor time guidelines and inspected for quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a technical school program or a three-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
Ability to work with other repairers in an auto body shop.
Thorough understanding of methods and procedures for repairing vehicle bodies.
Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.
Ability to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
Ability to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Responsibilities

Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
Plan necessary repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
Repair vehicle body damage using appropriate methods and tools, including removing dents and applying filler resins when needed.
Realign vehicle chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
Remove and replace damaged vehicle sections with new or aftermarket parts.
Replace or repair glass, windshields, and interior parts as needed.
Weld, attach, or fit parts into place.
Prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.
Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect repaired vehicles to ensure work was executed correctly.
Work with other repairers and contribute to repair-facility KPIs and customer service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Annual paid time off (PTO) plans.
Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Six paid holidays annually.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
Additional voluntary life insurance.
Continuing education opportunities.
Free prescription or non-prescription safety glasses annually.
Annual voluntary uniform stipend.
Voluntary daily pay option.